Helix Earth Technologies
Grant in 2024
Helix Earth Technologies focuses on transforming liquid-gas chemistry to decarbonize the built environment and heavy industries. The company specializes in innovative filtration technology aimed at reducing air conditioning energy costs. Its multiplexed inertial coalescence refining apparatus is designed for integration into various architectural applications, significantly enhancing energy efficiency in commercial buildings and industrial facilities. By improving HVAC systems, Helix Earth Technologies enables these facilities to maintain a healthy indoor environment while benefiting from available incentives and tax credits, potentially resulting in no out-of-pocket expenses for the installation of their devices.
Grand Valley Power
Grant in 2024
Grand Valley Power provides electricity services to several residential and commercial industries.
PPL is a major U.S. utility holding company that owns and operates regulated utilities across Pennsylvania, Kentucky, and Rhode Island. It consistently delivers reliable energy services to its customers while maintaining a strong commitment to employee growth and community support.
Staples is a provider of workspace products and services designed to enhance productivity for businesses of all sizes. The company offers a diverse range of items, including office supplies, furniture, technology, cleaning products, and promotional materials. Staples operates through three main channels: Staples.com, a user-friendly online platform that delivers most orders within a day; Staples Advantage®, which caters to midmarket and enterprise customers with specialized account support; and Staples® Stores, local retail outlets that serve community needs. In addition to its product offerings, Staples provides marketing services, installation, facilities management, and space planning to help organizations optimize their work environments.
Frontier Energy
Grant in 2024
Frontier Energy is a consulting firm that delivers energy solutions and efficiency services across the real‑estate sector. Its offerings span industrial energy efficiency, building and appliance performance testing, electric‑vehicle integration, decarbonization strategies, hydrogen and fuel‑cell technologies, direct installation, incentive program design, and compliance with codes and standards. The company also provides zero‑net‑energy consulting, commercial food‑service energy efficiency, alternative transportation solutions, software development, program development and implementation, and community outreach. By combining technical expertise with tailored consulting, Frontier Energy helps clients reduce consumption, lower costs, and advance sustainability goals.
Artone is a manufacturer and provider of customized commercial and industrial furniture, specializing in delivering comprehensive furniture solutions from design to installation. The company caters to diverse markets, including healthcare, hospitality, and retail, offering tailored furniture options for hotels, resorts, senior living facilities, and franchise fixtures. Artone focuses on creating boutique and themed guest room case goods designs, ensuring that their products meet the unique needs of each client while maintaining competitive pricing. Through its commitment to quality and customization, Artone supports various sectors in enhancing their environments with functional and aesthetically pleasing furniture solutions.
Beauflor offers resilient flooring for both residential and commercial applications that includes luxury vinyl planks & tiles and laminate.
Heidelberg Materials
Grant in 2024
Heidelberg Materials is a global building materials manufacturer, operating in over 60 countries. It specializes in the production of cement and aggregates, which are integral to constructing houses, infrastructure, and commercial facilities. Europe is its largest market.
PPL is a major U.S. utility holding company that owns and operates regulated utilities across Pennsylvania, Kentucky, and Rhode Island. It consistently delivers reliable energy services to its customers while maintaining a strong commitment to employee growth and community support.
Bestbath manufactures bathing products for residential, commercial, and professional sectors. The company offers showers, tubs, grab bars, wall surrounds, and accessory kits. They work closely with architects, commercial project developers, and homeowners to ensure their designs provide the function and value needed.
Crossville is a U.S.-based manufacturer specializing in innovative and sustainable tile solutions for various industries, including automotive, education, healthcare, hospitality, and residential applications. The company is recognized for its award-winning tile collections, which encompass a range of materials such as porcelain, stone, glass, metal, and mosaics. Crossville focuses on environmentally friendly practices by utilizing recycled waste materials in its production processes, ensuring that its products not only meet high-performance standards but also contribute to sustainability efforts. The company aims to provide durable and aesthetically pleasing tiles that serve both functional and design needs in diverse settings.
Copeland is a manufacturer and distributor of heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and refrigeration products, catering to residential, commercial, and industrial sectors. The company specializes in producing compressors, condensing units, and refrigerants, including hydrofluorocarbons, which are utilized in various applications such as heat pumps, refrigeration, and air conditioning systems. By focusing on energy efficiency and reducing carbon emissions, Copeland aims to enhance comfort and sustainability for its customers. In addition to product manufacturing, the company offers services including system design, testing, education, training, energy management, and on-site monitoring. Headquartered in Sidney, Ohio, Copeland operates internationally with locations across Asia Pacific, Canada, Europe, the United States, Latin America, the Middle East, and Africa.
Clean Energy Systems
Venture Round in 2010
Clean Energy Systems, based in Rancho Cordova, California, focuses on the development of zero-emissions commercial power plants that employ an oxy-fuel combustion process. This innovative technology utilizes oxygen and various fuels to generate power, yielding only water and carbon dioxide as byproducts, effectively eliminating atmospheric emissions. The company holds a significant portfolio of patents and operates a power plant in Bakersfield, California, which serves as a facility for further advancements in its oxy-fuel technology. By promoting the adoption of zero-emission power plants, Clean Energy Systems aims to set a new standard in environmentally friendly power generation.